What a time we had partnering with Duke HomeCare & Hospice at their #DukeCaregiverConference2022. Thank you Durham Tech Allied Health students & Duke University School of Medicine students who volunteered to staff the Duke Wellness Clinic at the event. Supporting & taking care of our caregivers is important!

"Familismo" is a concept that acknowledges family structures and dynamics within Spanish-speaking communities. Katherine Ramos worked with Duke HomeCare & Hospice to develop strategies you can adopt in the latest post in ABC 11 WTVD’s Caregiver’s Corner: abc11.tv/40skHHu #ElderCare

Healthy lifestyle habits are crucial for caregivers while taking care loved ones. Duke Cardiovascular and Lifestyle Medicine specialist Dr. Stephen Robinson offers tips for self-care and stress management. abc11.tv/3UD7FFA Duke HomeCare & Hospice | Duke Heart | #Caregivers

May is #hepatitis awareness month. Dr. Andrew J. Muir, hepatologist in the Duke Department of Medicine talks about five important things to know about hepatitis & risk to damage to the liver. abc11.tv/3nvWlif Duke HomeCare & Hospice

People in need of home care support often rely on the role of family and friends who are unpaid #caregivers. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice highlights their role as well as no-cost resources to help them support a loved one. abc11.tv/43yS64R

In-home care can help loved ones remain in familiar surroundings while aging. Nicole Clagett w/ Duke HomeCare & Hospice talks about numerous benefits and outlines the Duke Health in-person Duke Caregiver Community Event coming up September 7, 2023. abc11.tv/3pAj5Pg

Loved ones may experience a decline in abilities as they age. But many find it difficult to have the first conversation about what's coming next. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice reviews six tips to help start a conversation about. abc11.tv/3PWdcVD

Family caregivers play a critical role in helping veterans heal when they return home. However, this can lead to stress and depression. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice shares resources available to caregivers to get the support they need. abc11.tv/3Spvlhr #caregiving

Taking care of yourself is a critical part of being able to take care of your loved ones. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice provides details about self-care. #Caregivers | #Caregiving

Sleep and setting boundaries are just two of the critical factors in being an effective caregiver for your loved ones. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice provides details about these and other tips. #Caregiving | #Caregivers

Caregivers may not always say they need help while caring for a loved one. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice details signs you can look for that may show a #caregiver is struggling. #Caregiving

Want to learn more about wound assessment, documentation, wound healing principles & wound types? Monica Wilson, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound Consultant Duke HomeCare & Hospice will present: Wound Care: Basic Best Practices, AHHC of NC on April 30th. Register at ow.ly/ma0Q50RilS1

Changes in mood, personality or anxiety could be signs of dementia in a loved one. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice offers some tips and resources to educate yourself on this concerning condition. #Caregivers | #Caregiving

The best advocate for your loved one when you’re providing care is you. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice details ways to be an effective caregiver advocate. #Caregiver | #Caregiving

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Many caregivers must juggle the demands of work and the needs of their loved-one. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice talks about the benefits of good communication to help ease stress. #Caregivers | #Caregiving

Having information handy and in a safe location helps when working with medical personnel and your loved one. Nicole Clagett w/ Duke HomeCare & Hospice describes how to structure a medical binder for your #caregiving needs. #caregiver

Part of the role of #caregiver includes experiencing what comes next when your loved passes away. Nicole Clagett with @DukeHomeCareexplores what people may experience during the aftermath of being a caregiver. #Caregiving | #Hospice

Caregivers enhance the lives of their loved ones by creating family memories. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice discusses activities to consider for each generation involved in #caregiving. #Caregivers

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting the annual Duke Caregiver Community Event, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, and the Central Pines Regional Council. Duke HomeCare & Hospice | #Caregivers | #Caregiving | #hospice